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M175 ARE

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,076 mi
Last recorded128,076 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM175 ARE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 128,076 miles

ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES FEATHERING ON EDGES

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS SCRUBED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2010 128,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES FEATHERING ON EDGES

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS SCRUBED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 116,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2008 106,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 96,703 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 87,968 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 87,968 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox oil leak

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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M175 ARE is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 124,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M175 ARE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M175 ARE registered?

M175 ARE is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M175 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M175 ARE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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